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These boxes are made of pine and measure 8"x6"x3" outside dimensions. The grey in the kitten is corian. This was my first use of corian. Both images are inlaid into the hinged lid

So, got a little shock when I opened up the latest SSW&C. Evidently, Pegas just released what they call an "Overhaul" to the Excalibur (and Clones) scroll saws. I wouldn't call it an overhaul, but it is a complete replacement for the top and bottom clamp mechanism. For those that are very experience with the EX, you know there is some room for improvement here. Seyco has a milder enhancement also. The new Pegas Clamp replacement is supposed to be 40% lighter for less vibration, easier to use, and etc. Here is a peek: Here is a better peek from a Vendor here: https://www.dictum.com/en/tools/woodworking-metalworking/saws/mitre-saws-saw-guides/704769/pegas-saw-blade-holder-complete-set So, to be clear, this would work for EX, clones (Axminster, Carbatec, Pegas, King, and Excelsior) and Seyco. Anyway, I'm excited. The product doesn't show up on the Pegas web site yet, but at least this one vendor has it, and the SSWC ad says it is coming in "January 2018"

Hello, new here. My name is seth and I'm from northern Michigan. I've been scrolling for over 8 years and been doing woodworking most my life.

063-Jaguar by Alex Fox Birch plywood 4mm Here is couple of minutes of cutting and final result

This is a pattern Russell did for me for my 3 year old great granddaughters birthday. My Granddaughter, her mom wanted me to make a name cutout for her and she wanted it big. This is 24 inches long and 7 inches high and cut out of poplar which she wants to paint. I have to ship this out to N.C. and she will paint it the colors she wants. I'm glad i had a 21 inch Excalibur to cut this with. I think she will like it. P.S. I want to thank all the other pattern makers that made patterns for this project. I liked them all and I printed them all out and I'm sure she will want one of those to. Thanks again everyone.

i think i had about 10 ish hours cutting this over a while. im thinking there was around 300 cuts. fun one and i think the blue stain pine with oak trim makes it pretty nice. seems my thoughts for a winter project have changed from a couple months ago. now my main project is dont freeze in the shop!:)

A few projects I finished yesterday

Jim you are the master of inlay, beautiful boxes you are the best

Well first off, thanks for the chewing out... I admitted it was a "problem/mistake". But, your are correct, I do know something about Baltic Birch. I buy it at local lumber yards, 5' x 5' sheets. Buying it in little squares, adding shipping and it is not what I want to spend my money on. I have no problem finding good sheets of any thickness over 1/8" , but the 1/8" is not the best. I bought it after selecting the best piece I could find, and figured I could work around the patches (they were all at one end of the sheet). Didn't work out. Could have, had I been paying more attention... But I am going to try to fix it, if I can't I will remake. The rest of the sheet I bought does not have the patches. One more coat of flat black may do it.

These clocks are for two of my daughters. They are Dirk Boelman patterns .

Happy New Year! May 2018 bring you prosperity, comfort, and hope. With the new year, comes New Years Resolutions! So that's what this month's scroll saw challenge is. I want you to try something new with scroll sawing. Maybe you've always wanted to try intarsia? Or compound cutting? Coin cutting? Something artsy? Or maybe try your hand at pattern making? Post something that you've wanted to try but haven't had the excuse to until now. Find something new, and give it a try. I can't wait to see what you come up with!

Had planned to do 5 projects but only one got done

Replaced my lower clamp once. But from time to time, that upper tension lever flies up, so I know I'm getting close to having to replace that. But, beyond that, I like new toys, and there are not a lot of third part options for upgrading the EX, so this is pretty unusual. -----Randy

Interesting, I didn't realize there is anything wrong with the current clamps. other than they are made of aluminum and it looks like the Pegas ones are also. Probably will hear more about them as time goes on. Anyone in US interested that is a little over $95 plus shipping. I do not know how that compares with the original clamps.

I will look at this closely when it comes out....I love my (going on 5 yr old EX21) but have replaced the upper blade clamp twice and the lower once....Interesting!

Very nicely done Frank. Jeff

Been working on it and MrsN's solution has saved me a great deal of work. Covered lightly with wood filler, sanded lightly, covered the front of the backer with a coat of spray varnish, then 3 coats of flat black Rust-oleum 2X Ultra COver (I like that paint). Unless you knew where to look, I don't thing you could find the patch. Good enough for me. Thank you all for the suggestions/help.

The trick is to get it broad enough to cover areas where people will be searching for types of patterns, but not so broad that the bucket becomes generic. Clocks is a good example. There are some folks who really like clock patterns. So they would be looking for vendors that do clocks patterns. Technically, it would fall under fretwork, but they'd have to sift through a lot of sites before they come across clock patterns. So for example, Wilckens Woodworking specializes in clock patterns. So their entry would include the categories: fretwork, clocks. Charles Dearing specializes in portraits. So he would be categorized as: fretwork, portraits. Steve Good does all kinds of things, so his categories might be: word art, baskets, puzzles, toys, home items, decor. I don't want a huge list of scrolling types, but enough to give others enough information to that pattern designer's offerings. It'll be a checkbox style entry where you check all that apply.

Those look like 1/16 birch plywood. It is pretty common in laser stuff.

I have had good luck with Flying Dutchman New Spiral blades. But, even they can easily be snapped if you are not careful when threading them through drill holes. I snapped two this way within a two minute time span last night when I was not paying sufficient attention to what I was doing. It took me longer than it should have when I started to use spiral blades is that, just as with non-spiral blades, there is a correct orientation. Make sure you are inserting them the correct way up.

fantastic job, their both beautiful

Sorry Paul I do not have a magic solution. I am posting this information for education purposes. Like most lumber there are numerous grades of Baltic Birch. There are several factors that are used in lumber grading but defects is a major one. The higher the grade the more the cost. Most retail suppliers in the US will only stock one or two grades. Here is a link to help folks understand better: https://www.wolstenholme.com/plywood-products/baltic-birch/grading/

Down Right AWESOME job.Love the Frame.

Now them Boxes are Adorable.Awesome job.

I think i remember it took 12 hours of careful scrolling with a straight blade as in wanted it to look as clean as possible.It sold for $25 bucks.Nowhere close to what i wanted but it went to a godly man so no biggy.

They are both great, very nice work, thanks for the look at it. jim penquin

Your sheet metal stars overwhelmed me but now Corian inlay,Whoa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!and flawless to boot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Those are cute as everything, great job on both. Jeff

Those will sell like hotcakes Jim. Very nicely done. Thanks for sharing these with us. DW

Jim, these look great. I always love looking to see when you share a new inlay project. How was the corian to cut?

Hi Jim Awesome!!! Fab4

Jim, you just amaze me. Those are beautiful. Still trying to figure out how to do all the different colors of wood.

Lovely work, Jim !

Ornaments?

If you're painting the front of the backer I'd do as Katie suggested. If you plan to stain it or leave it natural I'd do as Brian suggested.

They are beautiful I wish I lived closer to you to get mentored, you are amazing, Rj

Jim, these two boxes are just to cute, they should sell fast. Len

Might want to try to cover the front of the backer with some felt or other material. Then carefully trim it to fit. Just a thought. Best of luck with whatever you decide.

I have made a few rings for myself. Here is how I did it I start by gluing 3 or so layers of 1/8-1/4" wood together crossing the grain directions. This is important for the overall strength of the ring. If you use contrasting colors it adds to the interest and look of the ring. Next drill or cut a hold roughly the size of your finger. For my finger I use a 5/8 drill bit. Cut around the ring, I leave about 1/4" of material. The finished ring is closer to 1/8" but I like to have the extra to sand away to my liking. Sand the inside of the ring until it fits. rounding over the edges for comfort. Sand the outside of the ring until it feels good, rounding over the edges for comfort. Finish the ring. I have used clear spray lacquer and have also used oil and wax. Lacquer and poly are shiny, which is nice but they don't hold up to wear and tear as well.

Something new that I have not tried? let me think...... ah yes, fretwork.

Nicely done Jeff, these are two outstanding cuttings, it's a wonder you didn't pass out from all of the hold your breath moments. Len

I also use Wayne's description with the grain going in the longest direction of the stock EXCEPT if I want a particular area of the grain to help simulate water or clouds or something like that. In that case, I try to use the wood grain to best represent or enhance the cutting. Thanks for an interesting question for the group to ponder. God Bless! Spirithorse

Happy New Year. It would have to be pattern making for me. It's too cold to go in the shop.

Happy New Year to you and your Travis. Something new to try on a scroll saw. That will have me going towards marquetry. Oh and learning portrait patterns.

I look at the grain and the pattern at the same time One above the other then turn the wood for different grain and go with the one that is most pleasing to my eye. There is really no Right or Wrong just what you like. Fredfret

If you click search and change the category to images you will get all images with a title or tag with your search word. You will have to sort through patterns and pictures.

I actually shut down my tools today in my garage cause me hands were getting too cold....bugger off cold although in Vancouver we can't complain when the rest of the country is in a -30 deep freeze... One of the reasons I moved out to the left coast of canada

You bundle up or stay inside. It often doesn't seem that cold unless the wind is blowing. I would rather a cold day and little to no wind than a "warmer" day and a strong wind.

Images posted

Kevin started a thread showing some of his older work he did a few years back in the "Other Woodworks" sub-section of the Village. It can be found here: http://www.scrollsawvillage.com/forums/topic/26996-those-were-the-days/?tab=comments#comment-301151 You are right - lots of excellent work done by Kevin.